Overview

• The ring was found in mid-August near the Elbe-Einkaufszentrum in Hamburg’s Altona district.
• It is being held by the Zentrales Fundbüro Hamburg, and the owner has until mid-February to reclaim it.
• Fundbüro head Richard Emmel said tests indicate it is a metal piece rather than gold.
• Emmel noted it could be a low-cost import worth about two euros, while similar-looking rings list online for around €60.
• The band bears Tolkien’s famous Black Speech inscription, which staff highlighted in a lighthearted Instagram post about proving ownership.